After meeting QB coach Fichtner at Pro Day, Patrick Mahomes set for private workout with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the 2017 quarterback draft class. A staff member has been spotted at most of the college Pro Days that featured a significant prospect.

Although Mike Tomlin was in Tennessee on Friday, the Steelers made sure not to miss Partick Mahomes workout at Texas Tech, sending quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to watch him, according to Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst.

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Expected to be a first-round selection by many draft experts, it seems unlikely he will be available by Pittsburgh’s No. 30 pick. Mahomes has been moving up draft boards in recent weeks, taking the number one slot at his position for some analysts and further out of reach for the Black and Gold.

The Steelers’ interest in so many quarterbacks seems to suggest they will take one in the draft. However, they could also be using the 2017 draft as a practice run in evaluation for future years. Beyond a few names at the top of the list, the rest of the class is not especially enticing for a team looking for an heir to Ben Roethlisberger.

With Tomlin unable to see Mahomes in person, it appears the team is not done with their evaluation of the young quarterback yet. Reports suggest the Steelers will have a private workout with him before the draft.

Fichtner was clearly doing thorough research on Mahomes when he made sure to talk with his family on Friday as well.